Pranab Mukherjee has concluded his speech at the event.
Pranab Mukherjee has concluded his speech at the event.
When I close my eyes I dream of India from one end to another. From Tripura to Dwarka, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. It mesmerizes me. Countless religions, dialects, races and castes under one constitution. That is what makes Indian. 122 languages, 1600 dialects, 7 major religions, 3 major ethnic groups live under our system. Under one constitution, one identity that we call Bharatiya: Pranab Mukherjee in Nagpur
Mukherjee lauded India for being the fastest emerging economy in the world, however, he said that India did not fare well in the the World Happiness Index.
Speaking to the cadres, he said, "You are young, well trained and highly educated. Pray for peace and harmony. Our motherland deserves peace. Happiness is key for the human experience."
Pranab Mukherjee, addressing the RSS cadres, said, "As Gandhiji explained, Indian nationalism was not exclusive, was not destructive. Pandit Nehru said, Indian nationalism only comes from a congregation of Hindus, Muslims and all other religions. Indian nationalism was and is above political, religion and regional inclination. This was the case before Independence and remains to be the truth even today. For us, democracy is not a gift but a sacred task."
Hatred leads to dilution of Nationalism. Intolerance will only dilute our national identity. Many dynasties, powerful kingdoms ruled India in Northern and Southern parts. Our national identity has emerged after a long drawn process of confluence and assimilation, the multiple cultures and faiths make us special and tolerant: Pranab Mukherjee in Nagpur
India derives its strength from tolerance. We believe in collective conscience for centuries. Intolerance will only dilute our national identity. We celebrate our diversity. Any attempt to define our nation through religion, dogma or intolerance will only fade our existence: Pranab Mukherjee in Nagpur, for RSS TritiyaVarsh event
Today, I am here to share my understanding of nationalism, patriotism in context of India. Nationalism is identification with one's own nation. It is devotion to and for one’s own country. India was an open society and globally connected along the Silk Route. Merchants and conqurers came to India. Many ancient travellers came to India and gave their account. Various foreign travellers, who came to India centuries ago, said India had an efficient administration and great education system: Pranab Mukherjeein Nagpur
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has concluded his speech and invited Pranab Mukherjee to speak.
Irrespective of our ideology, language or religion, RSS believes in welfare of the society. There are many examples of good thoughtin India but what we lack, are peoplewho can sacrifice their life for the nation. Things are now improving, RSS' goalis to identify such people: Mohan Bhagwat
People with knowledge waste time in arguments. Those with money do not think about anybody else, while those with power only use it for the evil. Great minds use knowledge to educate, give money away in charity and use power for the good of all: Mohan Bhagwat
"India had great natural resources and so India never needed to fight anyone for living. Many came from outside and this country accommodated everyone. Many great people gave their lives for this country. There are times when we had our differences but we are all sons of the same soil — India: Mohan Bhagwat
All of us are one. All of us come from the same ancestors. Some understand it, some don’t. Some who understand it, don’t admit because they think this could be trouble. Sangh is here to unify everyone. That is our aim: Mohan Bhagwat in Nagpur
We invited Pranab Mukherjee because he is a wise, learned man. We are very grateful to him for taking the time out and attending this event with us. Why he was invited and why he is attending, is not important. Every year this event happens very calmly, quietly. This year, there is special conversations around it: Mohan Bhagwat in Nagpur
